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Mar 29, 2015

Corps Member Interview

Anonymous Employee in Denver, CO

Anonymous Employee in Denver, CO

Application Details

I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2+ months – interviewed at Teach for America.

Interview Details

After submitting my application, I was asked several weeks later about attending an interview in person. The interview style was very unique - it was an all day process. There were 2 interviewers and a group of several of us. In the morning, we all gave 5 minute lessons we had previously prepared as well as a group problem solving activity and individual interviews in the afternoon. We all had to pick a time to sign up for, some people had to wait several hours between the group interview and their individual time. The one on one interview asked very standard questions, I was mostly asked to elaborate on responses to application questions and things on my resume.

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Mar 25, 2015

Corps Member Interview

Anonymous Employee

Anonymous Employee

Application Details

I applied online. The process took 3+ months – interviewed at Teach for America.

Interview Details

Application with a few short response prompts, phone interview, online activity, then final day with 5 min. mock lesson, group discussion/project, and 1 on 1 interview. Entire process took about 3 months from initial application to final notification. Phone interview went well and was relatively relaxed, but 1 on 1 in person interview was a lot more challenging and intimidating. They repeated a few of the same questions from the phone interview, which got a little confusing because it wasn't clear if they wanted the same answer again or something different. Overall still a nice experience, and I'm glad to have gotten the opportunity.

Interview Questions

Talk about a time when you failed at something and how you responded to that.Answer Question

Corps Member Interview

Anonymous Employee

Anonymous Employee

Application Details

I applied through college or university – interviewed at Teach for America.

Interview Details

Disliked phone interview, interrogation style. Final, in person interview was filled with group activities. I enjoyed the micro teach, but the group work was chaotic. There were about 15 people interviewing and everyone was trying to talk over one another. After I got the offer, I literally was called three times a day. They can be incredibly aggressive and this attitude ultimately made me not accept the offer.

Interview Questions

Phone interview: Asked extreme detail about of my previous jobs. A lot of how I felt and why I reacted that way.Answer Question

Reasons for Declining

Incredibly aggressive recruitment technique. I did not feel respected and got some bad vibes.

Corps Member Interview

I applied online. The process took 6 weeks – interviewed at Teach for America in March 2015.

Interview Details

After completing an online application consisting of questions regarding background information and past experiences I was selected for a phone interview. I was able to choose a day and time online. I was contacted by a TFA representative who conducted the interview. It was very formal and structred. I was then contacted for an in person interview which consisted of a sample teaching lesson, group activity and one on one interview. Be prepared for your lesson and participate during the group activity. The in person interview was much like the phone interview asking most of the same standard questions. Be able to explain every detail of your resume. You never know what they may reference.

Corps Member Interview

I applied through college or university. The process took 3+ months – interviewed at Teach for America in March 2015.

Interview Details

Very long process: applied in December, decision not available till March. Three rounds of interview: Phone interview, online interview/quiz, final interview at a local university. Final interview was very straightforward. TFA does good job at laying out the expectations of the final interview. Final interview requires a 5-minute lesson plan where you can teach whatever you want. be creative and engaging. Don't just sit there and speak.

Interview Questions

Why TFA? Why not another teaching organization like Fellows?Answer Question

Corps Member Interview

Anonymous Interview Candidate

Anonymous Interview Candidate

Application Details

I applied online – interviewed at Teach for America.

Interview Details

The interview process is very thorough. There are many rounds to go through, I would say with increasing difficulty. They are looking for a well-rounded individual and someone who is passionate about TFA's mission. It helps if you're from a disadvantaged background because it gives you a personal connection with the issue.

Corps Member Interview

Anonymous Employee

Anonymous Employee

Application Details

I applied through college or university – interviewed at Teach for America.

Interview Details

Got contacted by on-campus recruiter and was told to apply. I applied, didn't have to do a phone interview, and was moved on to the final interview. The final interview was in group format and they gave us a scenario to discuss and a quick 5 minute teaching lesson. After that, we had one on one interviews with our group interview facilitators.

I felt like I wanted to do something else with my career projectile and if I didn't have a great passion for TFA after the interview process then I probably shouldn't waste their time by not putting my all into being a corps member.

Corps Member Interview

Anonymous Employee

Anonymous Employee

Interview Details

Interview process took over a month, but it was a great experience. You get to learn about the organization and how you can make an impact. Make sure you express your passion and be involved in the group portion of the interview. Be confident and you will do well!

Corps Member Interview

Anonymous Interview Candidate

Anonymous Interview Candidate

Interview Details

First step is application, basic information and then 3 questions. If you advance, there is a phone interview which they ask you basic experience and education. If advance after that, you will have a final interview day consisting of a 5 minute lesson plan, group discussion, and additional interview. Be creative for class lesson

Corps Member Interview

I applied online. The process took 2+ months – interviewed at Teach for America in December 2014.

Interview Details

sample teach, group interview, solo interview. The interview took about 3 hours with two interviewers, and about 12 other applicants. The environment was very casual, and applicants had to both act as teachers for their lessons and students for the other lessons. About half the applicants were from my university, and the other half were adults from the area.

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